Lowcast Tablet 5 mg

About Lowcast Tablet 5 mg

Lowcast Tablet 5 mg Uses

• Long term control and prevention of asthma symptoms in children aged six to fourteen years
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction in children
• Relief of seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms in children
• Add on therapy alongside an inhaler for children with persistent asthma

Lowcast Tablet 5 mg Benefits

• Reduces the number of asthma flare ups when taken daily
• Eases sneezing, nasal congestion and itchy eyes from allergies
• Chewable and easy to swallow format suited to school age children
• Once daily dosing simplifies a child's medicine routine

What Experts Say

The five milligram strength of montelukast is dosed specifically for school age children, since drug clearance and body weight differ significantly from adults. Physicians in Pakistan match the strength to age bands rather than adjusting an adult tablet, which keeps dosing predictable for parents.

As with the adult strength, this dose blocks leukotriene receptors in the airway lining to reduce the inflammation that triggers wheeze and cough. It works as a preventer and does not replace a fast acting inhaler during a sudden asthma flare in a child.

Pediatricians monitor for mood or behavior changes such as irritability, nightmares or unusual quietness after starting montelukast in children, since these effects have been reported in this age group. Parents are usually advised to flag any new behavioral change at the next follow up visit. The chewable-style dosing at bedtime also fits naturally into a child's routine, which supports consistent daily use over the months of seasonal exposure typical in Pakistan's pollen and dust cycles.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist
• Pediatric anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic agent

Lowcast Tablet 5 mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lowcast Tablet 5 mg?

• Give one tablet by mouth once daily in the evening
• Can be taken with or without food
• Chew or swallow as directed by the product leaflet for this pack
• Use regularly, including on days when the child has no symptoms
• Do not use for a sudden asthma attack, keep a rescue inhaler available

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Reduces montelukast levels by speeding up liver breakdown
• Rifampin: Lowers montelukast effectiveness through the same enzyme induction pathway
• Gemfibrozil: Can raise montelukast levels and increase side effect risk, uncommon in pediatric use
• Other Asthma Medicines: Generally safe alongside inhaled steroids and bronchodilators under medical supervision

Risks and warnings

• Neuropsychiatric Effects: Watch for mood swings, sleep problems, unusual dreams or behavior changes in the child and tell the doctor promptly
• Not For Acute Attacks: This tablet will not stop a sudden asthma attack already in progress
• Age Appropriate Dosing: Do not substitute this strength for a different montelukast dose without medical advice
• Phenylketonuria: Some formulations may contain aspartame, check with your pharmacist if relevant
• Missed Dose: Do not double the dose to make up for a missed tablet

Lowcast Tablet 5 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Sleep disturbance or unusual dreams
• Irritability or mood changes in some children
• Skin rash
• Rare allergic reactions such as facial swelling

Storage Conditions

• Store the tablets at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep the strip inside its original carton away from light and moisture
• Store out of reach and sight of children despite this being a child's medicine
• Do not use beyond the printed expiry date